Joey Veerman’s move from PSV Eindhoven to Borussia Dortmund is already beginning to look like a transfer that could benefit everyone involved.

The midfielder left PSV last month after four and a half years in Eindhoven, finally securing the move he had been seeking for some time.

Borussia Dortmund eventually came calling, giving Veerman the opportunity to continue his career in the Bundesliga and compete regularly at the highest level of European football.

His latest performance has only strengthened the early impression that the transfer is working out.

Veerman started Borussia Dortmund’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Villarreal CF last Tuesday, playing the full 90 minutes as the German side secured a 3-2 victory. The former PSV midfielder impressed throughout the contest and earned praise from Dortmund supporters for his display.

ESPN analyst Karim El Ahmadi was particularly impressed by Veerman’s performance. Speaking on Voetbalpraat, the former midfielder pointed to the similarities between the Dutchman’s Dortmund display and the performances that made him such an important player for PSV.

“It simply looked as if he was wearing a PSV shirt; that’s how he was playing football. Exactly what he did at PSV, he is now doing at the highest level at Dortmund. You could see it was going to be a difference-maker at Dortmund,” El Ahmadi said, as quoted by PSV Inside.

The assessment underlines how quickly Veerman has adapted to his new surroundings. Rather than needing an extended period to adjust his game, the midfielder has already been able to reproduce the qualities that made him influential in Eindhoven.

The Villarreal match was particularly significant because the coach trusted Veerman from the start and kept him on the pitch until the final whistle.

Anco Jansen also highlighted Veerman’s contribution, particularly considering Dortmund's changes during the match.

“And the substitutions came when it was still level. He played well,” Jansen said.

Veerman's place in the Dortmund side has become increasingly secure since his arrival. After beginning his Dortmund career with one appearance from the bench, he has subsequently started every match for the Black and Yellows.

That consistency has provided an early indication of the role Dortmund have envisaged for him.

Veerman spent four and a half seasons at PSV, establishing himself as one of the key midfielders in the Dutch club's squad. His eventual departure came after a prolonged period in which a move elsewhere appeared possible, before Dortmund ultimately provided the opportunity he had been waiting for.

His full-match performance against Villarreal suggests that the transition has been smooth. For Dortmund, Veerman offers a midfielder capable of controlling possession and influencing the game with the same qualities he displayed in Eindhoven.

The transfer has significantly altered PSV's midfield structure, especially after the departure of one of their most established players, with Kodai Sano's arrival bringing a different profile to suit Peter Bosz's tactical alterations.

And for Veerman himself, the early signs suggest that his decision to move to Dortmund is already being rewarded with regular football and a prominent role on one of Europe's biggest stages.

With his Champions League performance drawing praise from El Ahmadi and Jansen, the multi-million-euro transfer is beginning to look increasingly comfortable for the former PSV star.